Senior Director - Platform Engineering

About Marvell Marvell’s semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, and carrier architectures, our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities. At Marvell, you can affect the arc of individual lives, lift the trajectory of entire industries, and fuel the transformative potential of tomorrow. For those looking to make their mark on purposeful and enduring innovation, above and beyond fleeting trends, Marvell is a place to thrive, learn, and lead. Your Team, Your ImpactThe Platform organization is responsible for transforming advanced silicon technologies into deployable, customer-ready systems for AI and cloud infrastructure. The team designs, develops, validates, and delivers boards, switch systems, rack-scale infrastructure, and integrated platform solutions that enable customers to accelerate deployment of next-generation networking and AI architectures.As Engineering Lead – Platform Solutions, you will build and lead a world-class engineering organization responsible for hardware system architecture, board development, system integration, validation, manufacturing readiness, and customer deployment support. This is a unique opportunity to establish a new engineering function, define the operating model, and scale a team capable of delivering industry-leading platform solutions for hyperscale and enterprise data center customers.What You Can ExpectEngineering LeadershipBuild, lead, and scale a multidisciplinary engineering organization spanning hardware, systems, validation, integration, and manufacturing engineering.Recruit, develop, and mentor engineers and technical experts.Establish the engineering culture, operating model, and processes required to support rapid growth.Create a high-performance organization focused on execution, accountability, collaboration, and innovation.Drive organizational effectiveness during periods of growth, ambiguity, and changing priorities.Platform And System DevelopmentLead development of networking platforms, switch systems, boards, modules, and rack-scale infrastructure solutions.Own platform engineering execution from concept through design, bring-up, qualification, and production.Drive architecture tradeoff decisions across hardware, software, mechanical, optical, thermal, and operational domains.Develop product-ready systems that integrate networking, optics, compute, memory and infrastructure technologies.Ensure engineering solutions meet customer, quality, cost, and schedule requirements.Board Design and System EngineeringLead design and development of complex high-speed boards and networking platforms.Oversee board bring-up, debugging, system integration, and performance optimization.Drive system-level architecture decisions including power, thermals, signal integrity, and reliability.Ensure robust engineering practices throughout design, validation, and release cycles.Create frameworks for design reviews, risk management, and technical governance.Validation and QualityEstablish comprehensive board, system, and rack-level validation methodologies.Build engineering laboratories capable of supporting bring-up, validation, reliability testing, and customer qualification.Drive electrical, thermal, functional, environmental, and performance validation programs.Develop scalable validation automation and data collection processes.Ensure customer-ready quality and production readiness across all programs.Manufacturing and Ecosystem PartnershipLead technical engagement with ODMs, subcontractors, manufacturing partners, and suppliers.Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Test (DFT), and production readiness initiatives.Partner with contract manufacturers to scale products from prototype through volume production.Develop manufacturing, test, and quality strategies that support efficient ramp and deployment.Resolve complex technical and operational challenges across the supply chain ecosystem.Customer EngagementEngage directly with hyperscale, cloud, and enterprise customers.Translate customer requirements into engineering priorities and platform capabilities.Support customer design reviews, deployments, issue resolution, and technical escalations.Act as the executive engineering representative for platform development programs.Leadership TraitsProven builder of engineering teams and organizations from the ground up.Thrives in ambiguity and fast-changing environments.Strong systems thinker capable of connecting board, system, rack, manufacturing, and customer requirements.Exceptional problem solver with the ability to navigate complex technical and organizational challenges.Balances strategic thinking with hands-on execution.Creates clarity, structure, and repeatable processes where none previously existed.Builds trust and alignment across engineering, operations, product management, customers, and external partners.What We're Looking ForRequired ExperienceBachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline.15+ years of leadership experience in networking, switching, data center infrastructure, or AI system development.Proven experience leading hardware and systems engineering organizations.Deep expertise in networking and switch-based platform development.Strong experience designing and delivering complex boards and integrated systems.Extensive experience with system bring-up, validation, qualification, and production deployment.Hands-on experience working with ODMs, subcontractors, suppliers, and contract manufacturers.Experience developing rack-scale infrastructure, AI systems, networking platforms, or data center solutions.Proven success building and scaling engineering teams in high-growth environments.Strong background creating engineering processes, governance, development methodologies, and execution frameworks.Track record of delivering complex products from concept through customer deployment.Preferred QualificationsExperience with AI infrastructure, Ethernet switching, optical interconnects, or rack-scale architectures.Knowledge of high-speed interfaces including Ethernet, PCIe, UALink, and advanced interconnect technologies.Experience supporting hyperscale customer deployments.Familiarity with large-scale board manufacturing and system integration environments.Experience leading globally distributed engineering organizationsEducationBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (PhD a plus)Expected Base Pay Range (USD)213,240 - 319,400, $ per annumThe successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions. The expected base pay range for this role may be modified based on market conditions. This role is eligible to participate in Marvell's bonus and equity plans, including a new hire equity grant and annual equity refreshers, ensuring you are rewarded for your contributions and remain invested in the company's long-term success. Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements Marvell is committed to providing exceptional, comprehensive benefits that support our employees at every stage - from internship to retirement and through life’s most important moments. Our offerings are built around four key pillars: financial well-being, family support, mental and physical health, and recognition. Highlights include an employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back, family support programs to help balance work and home life, robust mental health resources to prioritize emotional well-being, and a recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones. We look forward to sharing more with you during the interview process.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.Any applicant who requires a reasonable accommodation during the selection process should contact Marvell HR Helpdesk at View email address on click.appcast.io Integrity To support fair and authentic hiring practices, candidates are not permitted to use AI tools (such as transcription apps, real-time answer generators like ChatGPT or Copilot, or automated note-taking bots) during interviews.These tools must not be used to record, assist with, or enhance responses in any way. Our interviews are designed to evaluate your individual experience, thought process, and communication skills in real time. Use of AI tools without prior instruction from the interviewer will result in disqualification from the hiring process.This position may require access to technology and/or software subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under applicable law. Marvell may be required to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce and/or the U.S. Department of State. Except for U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), all applicants may be subject to an export license review process prior to employment.#LI-JS22SummaryLocation: Santa Clara, CAType: Full time